The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)

The story of an American woman and her abandonment in Rome.

Critics and the public say Karen Stone is too old -- as she approaches 50 -- for her role in a play she is about to take to Broadway. Her businessman husband, 20 years her senior, has been the angel for the play and gives her a way out: They are off to a holiday in Rome for his health. He suffers a fatal heart attack on the plane. Mrs. Stone stays in Rome. She leases a magnificent apartment with a view of the seven hills from the terrace. Then the contessa comes calling to introduce a young man named Paolo to her. The contessa knows many presentable young men and lonely American widows.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Stars: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Lotte Lenya, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

Release Date: 1961-12-28

Country: United Kingdom

Ratings: 6.8 / 10 (35 votes)

Runtime: 103 mins